Monday, December 07, 2009

stay relaxed for the holidays

I don't know all the reasons why some people get so stressed out over the holiday festivities. Maybe we feel like we are being judged. So in the spirit of relax, chill out, whatever, I posted this little video clip I made. It uses parts of a recording by Dinah Washington called 'Relax Max'.

I'm hopeful that the clip is still up there when I post this. Youtube quickly gave me some copyright info about it and said it could be blocked in certain countries.

So you want to make the holidays extra special and decide to put together a video clip with some background music. Holiday stress? a big deal ? - WHAT about ALLEGED COPYRIGHT VIOLATION stress??

Back in 2007, Stephanie Lenz wanted to share a cute home video of her kids dancing to some music. Here's the video (back on youtube after I-don't-want-know lawyer fees for 29 seconds)

That little clip became Lenz v. Universal. I read about this case in the book 'Remix' by Lawrence Lessig. Very interesting reading about the digital age and copyright law. There is a doctrine called fair use. Many corporations have a twisted view on fair but they don't waste anytime in using everyone.

I also was planning to share my clip on Facebook. It was up for maybe 3-4 minutes. I received an email from Facebook stating that it was taken down because of alleged copyright violation.

Question for fellow bloggers - do you make youtube clips to promote or make your blog more interesting?

Oh remember if you happen to get lit-up like a Christmas tree - give the keys to someone who is better able drive - Be safe.

Um. I'm a little disturbed. I can't stop watching those weird little sliding machines. They make me uncomfortable and happy all at once - kinda like Neil Diamond. I think I need to run away and hide now.

You're not stressed because you're a guy and you're probably not writing the cards or wrapping the presents, etc. HOWEVER, I do like the concept of getting lit up like a Christmas tree, while listening to the Diana Krall album. Another good one is An Oscar Peterson Christmas.www.i-cant-believe-im-not-bitter.com

@Pat F. - what a sexist but mostly true statement. I'm the tree decorator and would wrap gifts but everyone complains they look bad. I've been involved in the year end family letter but that's another story (maybe post).

about lisleman

I was not born lisleman. I moved there. I was born a baby. I started breathing air more than sixty years ago. Oh if you happen to read a news report about
"Lisle man" please notice my moniker is one word. I'm not responsible
for my crazy neighbors.

Sha la la lala live for today.

One of the best things of my life
(everyone's I think) is learning. I like science especially physics.
Don't ever stop asking why because there is an endless amount to
learn. Two of our daughters became teachers. This and our grandkids keeps the learning idea alive for me.

I've accepted that we all have different talents. Most of time this works well for everyone unless your talent is illegal.

Blog on and don't lose that linky feeling.

Does anyone read this far down on these things? I should hide a secret password to a bank account with some money in it. Anyone have a spare bank account with a little cash?